SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
5,917 km
3,677 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,917 km
3,677 mi / 3,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
301°
west northwest

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SOT YOW
Airport Name Sodankyla Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SOT YOW
ICAO Code EFSO CYOW
City Sodankyla Ottawa
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Toronto
Elevation 602 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 67.390000, 26.620000 45.320000, -75.670000

Sodankyla (SOT) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,917 kilometers (3,677 miles / 3,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Finland with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:22 in Sodankyla, it's 06:22 in Ottawa. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Sodankyla (SOT) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sodankyla Airport (SOT) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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